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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA FanDuel Optimizer.
| PG | Emmanuel Mudiay |
| PG | Elfrid Payton |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Eric Gordon |
| SF | Josh Richardson |
| SF | Harrison Barnes |
| PF | JaMychal Green |
| PF | Julius Randle |
| C | Willie Cauley-Stein |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 300.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,800 | 44.64 | 4.56 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,900 | 42.04 | 4.25 |
| Kemba Walker | CHA | $9,200 | 40.62 | 4.42 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $7,600 | 37.37 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Mudiay | NYK | $4,800 | 28.47 | 5.93 |
| Alex Caruso | LAL | $3,600 | 18.17 | 5.05 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $4,300 | 21.52 | 5.01 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $7,600 | 37.37 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,500 | 58.74 | 4.70 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $10,800 | 48.56 | 4.50 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,700 | 39.44 | 4.53 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $9,500 | 39.32 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $5,500 | 27.45 | 4.99 |
| Reggie Bullock | LAL | $3,600 | 17.89 | 4.97 |
| Buddy Hield | SAC | $6,800 | 33.63 | 4.95 |
| Dwyane Wade | MIA | $5,600 | 26.91 | 4.80 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 51.17 | 4.34 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,200 | 31.58 | 4.39 |
| Otto Porter Jr. | CHI | $7,000 | 31.42 | 4.49 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHX | $6,800 | 30.57 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | SAC | $5,500 | 27.18 | 4.94 |
| Rodney Hood | POR | $3,700 | 18.14 | 4.90 |
| Jeff Green | WAS | $4,500 | 21.93 | 4.87 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $6,200 | 29.98 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,500 | 43.00 | 5.06 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $9,000 | 40.95 | 4.55 |
| Blake Griffin | DET | $8,400 | 37.17 | 4.42 |
| Lauri Markkanen | CHI | $7,800 | 36.22 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NOP | $8,500 | 43.00 | 5.06 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $4,600 | 23.22 | 5.05 |
| Cheick Diallo | NOP | $4,000 | 20.06 | 5.02 |
| JaMychal Green | LAC | $3,800 | 18.45 | 4.85 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,900 | 50.66 | 4.65 |
| Andre Drummond | DET | $10,000 | 43.38 | 4.34 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $8,300 | 38.69 | 4.66 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $8,700 | 38.10 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | SAC | $5,600 | 29.66 | 5.30 |
| Jahlil Okafor | NOP | $3,500 | 17.74 | 5.07 |
| JaVale McGee | LAL | $5,100 | 25.41 | 4.98 |
| DeAndre Jordan | NYK | $6,400 | 30.63 | 4.79 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.